US10688214B2 - Volatile substance evaporation element - Google Patents
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- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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- A61L9/127—Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor comprising a wick
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- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- A01M1/00—Stationary means for catching or killing insects
- A01M1/20—Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
- A01M1/2022—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide
- A01M1/2027—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide without heating
- A01M1/2055—Holders or dispensers for solid, gelified or impregnated insecticide, e.g. volatile blocks or impregnated pads
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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- the present invention relates to a volatile substance evaporation element that can be used as an air freshener or as insecticide.
- this paper makes the level of compaction higher in the centre than along the perimeter, reducing the capacity of the core to act as a receptacle for volatile substances.
- the volatile substance evaporation element of the invention makes it possible to resolve the aforementioned drawbacks and has other advantages that will be described below.
- the volatile substance evaporation element in accordance with the present invention comprises a rod impregnated with volatile substances and is characterised in that said rod is made of sintered wood.
- the porosity of said rod varies between its core and its surface.
- the porosity of said rod is lower on its surface than in its core, for example, 10% lower, 30% lower or 50% lower on its surface than in its core.
- the length of the rod is at least seven times greater than the width of the rod and the rod is substantially cylindrical.
- the core extends to up to 50% of the width of the rod or up to 70% of the width of the rod or up to 90% of the width of the rod.
- the rod may comprise at least one groove that extends along the length thereof, wherein said at least one groove may have a helical shape.
- the depth of said at least one groove is comprised between 50% and 10% of the width of the rod.
- the volatile substance evaporation element in accordance with the present invention enables the obtainment of various advantages, such as:
- the evaporation element it enables the evaporation element to be sufficiently porous to adequately fulfil its evaporation function and, moreover, mechanically it is sufficiently resistant.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a volatile substance evaporation element in accordance with the present invention, indicating the core by means of dashed lines;
- FIGS. 2 and 3 show perspective views of two embodiments of the volatile substance evaporation element in accordance with the present invention, which include grooves;
- FIGS. 4 and 5 show perspective views of two possible uses of the volatile substance evaporation element in accordance with the present invention.
- the volatile substance evaporation element of the present invention comprises a rod, preferably cylindrical, generally indicated by numerical reference 1 .
- This rod 1 is made of sintered wood impregnated with volatile substances, i.e. made from the agglomeration of particles bonded together by means of a sintering process.
- the sintering process consists of pouring a water-based paste with a wood-based paste and binding agents in a matrix and then letting the rod 1 dry to remove the water.
- the sintering process enables the obtainment of a high level of compaction of the particles on the exterior portion of the rod 1 , which will also cause the formation of a surface 2 with low porosity and a core 3 with high porosity.
- the resulting rod 1 has a surface 2 and core 3 configuration, wherein the surface 2 has a lower porosity than that of the core 3 .
- the surface 2 has a lower porosity than that of the core 3 .
- the central core 3 with high porosity provides the rod 1 with a high capacity to absorb the volatile substances, whereas the surface 2 controls the release of the volatile substances, as well as its mechanical resistance.
- the distribution between the surface 2 and the core 3 can be established in different relationships.
- the width or radius of the core 3 is 70% of the width or radius of the rod 1 .
- a value between 50% and 90% may be used.
- the external diameter of the rod 1 can be machined to form one or more grooves 4 , for example, a helical groove, as can be observed in FIG. 2 , and a plurality of transverse grooves, as can be observed in FIG. 3 .
- this groove 4 must be sufficient to allow in the zone of the rod 1 referred to as surface 2 , i.e. a depth comprised between 50% and 10% of the width of the rod 1 .
- the volatile substance evaporation element in accordance with the present invention can be used on its own or together with other elements on a support 5 .
- the rod 1 can be hanged, for example using a chain that passes directly through a possible hole made in the upper portion of the rod or fixed to a cover fixed to one end of the rod 1 .
- the rod 1 may also be fixed to a support 6 that can be coupled to the vent grille of a vehicle.
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| ESP201530679 | 2015-05-18 | ||
| ES201530679A ES2590219B1 (en) | 2015-05-18 | 2015-05-18 | Evaporation element of volatile substances |
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| PCT/EP2016/060852 WO2016184809A1 (en) | 2015-05-18 | 2016-05-13 | Volatile substance evaporation element |
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| US10688214B2 true US10688214B2 (en) | 2020-06-23 |
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| US10279067B2 (en) * | 2016-10-12 | 2019-05-07 | Hya-scent, Inc. | Scent glass |
| USD901664S1 (en) * | 2016-10-28 | 2020-11-10 | Energizer Brands II, LLC | Air freshener |
| GB2572774B (en) * | 2018-04-10 | 2021-08-18 | Scentsticks Ltd | Device for dispersing a volatile liquid wherein the liquid is contained within pores |
| ES2916123B2 (en) * | 2020-12-28 | 2023-02-23 | Zobele Espana Sa | Substrate for diffusion of volatile substances |
| ES2916173B2 (en) * | 2020-12-28 | 2023-02-23 | Zobele Espana Sa | Substrate for diffusion of volatile substances |
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| US1897573A (en) | 1928-09-20 | 1933-02-14 | Francis J Curran | Disinfectant and deodorizer |
| US5035435A (en) * | 1987-03-25 | 1991-07-30 | Wildlife Research Center, Inc. | Arrow mounted scent carrier |
| US5422078A (en) | 1992-02-13 | 1995-06-06 | Colon; Amber M. | Apparatus for providing a scent |
| EP0841070A2 (en) | 1996-11-12 | 1998-05-13 | FALP S.r.l. | Method for producing wicks for containers of vaporizable solutions |
| US6071529A (en) | 1996-03-12 | 2000-06-06 | Fmc Corporation | Termite bait |
| ES2145985T3 (en) | 1995-10-12 | 2000-07-16 | Scheuer Jean Louis | AIR FRESHENER DEVICE ADAPTABLE TO A CAR FAN. |
| WO2003003826A2 (en) | 2001-07-06 | 2003-01-16 | S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Wick based liquid emanation system |
| WO2006002395A2 (en) | 2004-06-24 | 2006-01-05 | Jeffrey Sherwood | Scent devices and methods |
| WO2007125384A2 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2007-11-08 | Genaro Casas Jassan | Absorbent composition of matter for controlled release of essential oils |
| US20080087740A1 (en) | 2004-10-28 | 2008-04-17 | Japan Science And Technology Agency | Air Treatment Device |
| WO2011121360A1 (en) | 2010-03-31 | 2011-10-06 | Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited | Volatile liquid transfer materials comprising balsa wood |
| US20120091221A1 (en) * | 2010-09-08 | 2012-04-19 | S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Wick Diffuser |
| GB2492370A (en) | 2011-06-29 | 2013-01-02 | Mcbride Robert Ltd | A self-retaining gel body with support structure as delivery device for volatile components |
| KR200469969Y1 (en) | 2012-10-24 | 2013-11-15 | 신재인 | Aromatic clip for automobile |
| EP2832375A1 (en) | 2013-08-01 | 2015-02-04 | De Leuriks B.V. | Ambient fragrance dispenser |
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| US1897573A (en) | 1928-09-20 | 1933-02-14 | Francis J Curran | Disinfectant and deodorizer |
| US5035435A (en) * | 1987-03-25 | 1991-07-30 | Wildlife Research Center, Inc. | Arrow mounted scent carrier |
| US5422078A (en) | 1992-02-13 | 1995-06-06 | Colon; Amber M. | Apparatus for providing a scent |
| ES2145985T3 (en) | 1995-10-12 | 2000-07-16 | Scheuer Jean Louis | AIR FRESHENER DEVICE ADAPTABLE TO A CAR FAN. |
| US6071529A (en) | 1996-03-12 | 2000-06-06 | Fmc Corporation | Termite bait |
| EP0841070A2 (en) | 1996-11-12 | 1998-05-13 | FALP S.r.l. | Method for producing wicks for containers of vaporizable solutions |
| WO2003003826A2 (en) | 2001-07-06 | 2003-01-16 | S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Wick based liquid emanation system |
| WO2006002395A2 (en) | 2004-06-24 | 2006-01-05 | Jeffrey Sherwood | Scent devices and methods |
| US20080087740A1 (en) | 2004-10-28 | 2008-04-17 | Japan Science And Technology Agency | Air Treatment Device |
| WO2007125384A2 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2007-11-08 | Genaro Casas Jassan | Absorbent composition of matter for controlled release of essential oils |
| WO2011121360A1 (en) | 2010-03-31 | 2011-10-06 | Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited | Volatile liquid transfer materials comprising balsa wood |
| US20120091221A1 (en) * | 2010-09-08 | 2012-04-19 | S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Wick Diffuser |
| GB2492370A (en) | 2011-06-29 | 2013-01-02 | Mcbride Robert Ltd | A self-retaining gel body with support structure as delivery device for volatile components |
| KR200469969Y1 (en) | 2012-10-24 | 2013-11-15 | 신재인 | Aromatic clip for automobile |
| EP2832375A1 (en) | 2013-08-01 | 2015-02-04 | De Leuriks B.V. | Ambient fragrance dispenser |
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| International Search Report dated Jul. 13, 2016 in corresponding PCT International Application No. PCT/EP2016/060852. |
| International Search Report dated Jul. 14, 2016 in corresponding PCT International Application No. PCT/EP2016/060847. |
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| WO2016184809A1 (en) | 2016-11-24 |
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